I Found A Survivor.. | 1985 Honda Big Red 250ES!

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  • @AdventureDaily
    @AdventureDaily  3 роки тому +12

    Appreciate all the comments guys! I have already sourced an air box, lid and exhaust as this one ended up being rotted. Parts are coming in and the build will start soon, thanks for the support👊🏻

    • @Chris_at_Home
      @Chris_at_Home 3 роки тому +1

      I gave away a 1985 250 ES last fall because I got tired of it being in the way in the shed.. It needed plastics but otherwise was in great shape. It was well maintained.

    • @danielgeorge8538
      @danielgeorge8538 Рік тому

      You know the headlight has a cord right

  • @TheHomePros6221
    @TheHomePros6221 3 роки тому +37

    Do not snorkel, don’t ride in mud or water keep it nice and preserve it like it’s been preserved

  • @DiZZoLabs
    @DiZZoLabs 3 роки тому +22

    Use it lightly and preserve it. I'm amazed how clean it is.

  • @barfass
    @barfass 3 роки тому +8

    Just about to "restore" my 1985 250ES. It is a perfect example. No broken plastics, everything is there. I have owned it for about 8 years and have just used it. Now it needs some love for all the years of no troubles and hard work. They are beasts. I will literally be buried with mine when I die. Invaluable tool.

  • @iAmMighty-Frieza
    @iAmMighty-Frieza 3 роки тому +3

    My grandpa is giving me his all original mint condition 1985 big red 250es ... bought it new... a lot of memories pretty stoked

  • @nortonashburn6119
    @nortonashburn6119 2 роки тому +1

    My first ride. My dad bought one new in '85 i m 52 now. Awesome machine.

  • @jay101379
    @jay101379 Рік тому +4

    Alexis is a keeper! That Big Red needs a diamond to go with...any girl who responds like that to a new toy purchase is a real winner! 😀

    • @wildestcowboy2668
      @wildestcowboy2668 Рік тому

      Quit jerkin your jerkin and stay focused on the trike!

  • @jonesingaround3260
    @jonesingaround3260 10 місяців тому

    I'm working on restoring my grandpa's 85 big red. So I've been watching 3 wheeler videos for motivation. I've watched a few of your videos. This thing is a gem... and your girlfriend is a gem too. Finding a partner who supports your hobbies with that enthusiasm is gold. Hold onto that man. I'm going to continue watching your videos 🤘

  • @awdroket
    @awdroket 3 роки тому +8

    Dude yes! Your spirit animal has arrived! That's a great looking Big Red, even has BOTH side covers! 👍👍

  • @6304208856
    @6304208856 3 роки тому +3

    Dude unreal!! Folks today don't know how much fun these thingsare. The 250es is an unbeleivable bike for sure! Congrats! Not to mention they're going up in value like crazy.

  • @zexmerc5766
    @zexmerc5766 3 роки тому +15

    In my opinion I would just clean that up as much as possible and make it like fresh off the showroom floor

  • @lacassenicholas559
    @lacassenicholas559 3 роки тому

    dawmm she is a nurse just tell her we enjoy her work and really apreciate everything she done for people !
    thank you a lot

  • @jerryhoward7910
    @jerryhoward7910 Місяць тому

    Love It ! Mine is about in the same condition!! Love the old Hondas…..got an 85 250 r, a 74 xl 250 and a 72 sl 70 ….. all great rides. Had the very first mini trail 50 that hit Atlanta back in 68. Sold it to get a 70. One of the worst mistakes of my life……oh well….. enjoy the ride!!!

  • @msims1250
    @msims1250 3 роки тому +1

    Nice! Many years ago when I was in high school, I had a 1985 Honda ATC 200S. My dad bought for me brand new that year. I loved that bike and rode it nearly every day. Two years later, I come home from college and I want to ride my three wheeler. It’s not there. My folks had traded it for a pink golf cart for my younger sister. I was, and still am, devastated. If I were you, I’d hang on that 250 ES. I’d definitely do replica plastic, and I would not snorkel it. Great find man, I’m jealous!

  • @jasonmount76
    @jasonmount76 3 роки тому +4

    Bro, for the love of God, just restore that beauty and keep it original.

  • @joehop5780
    @joehop5780 3 роки тому +1

    So sweet!!! Rode one of these as a kid... wheelie king!!! Also, FYI, headlight removes to double as a work light!

    • @joehop5780
      @joehop5780 3 роки тому

      Get those back tires spot on with same psi, super low 1st, gas it click1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th🤘🏼😎🤠 Wheelie for days! Put Alexis on the back and balance is even better!

    • @iAmMighty-Frieza
      @iAmMighty-Frieza 3 роки тому +2

      @@joehop5780 yup my uncle use to do that when I was a kid rode on the back while he pulled off some gnarly wheelies

  • @rickcummins6198
    @rickcummins6198 3 роки тому +6

    Heck yeah! Love Big Reds !!

  • @TrippingSavage
    @TrippingSavage 2 роки тому

    I watched a guy FLOAT his Honda 125 across a creek back in the early 80’s…. They were awesome!!

  • @PlayGameSafe
    @PlayGameSafe 3 роки тому

    YEESSSS! Three Wheelers FTW! Get Maier plastics, touchup/paint where there's rust, shouldn't be too hard to get an airbox. Get yourself a replica seat cover, they aren't to pricey, she's gorgeous.

  • @ottohibl9212
    @ottohibl9212 3 роки тому +1

    I just picked up an abandoned TRX200SX and got it running, old Hondas for the win!

  • @downey318
    @downey318 3 роки тому

    Thats what I love about this channel you never know what the next video will hold.

  • @LuisDiaz-kg1fy
    @LuisDiaz-kg1fy 3 роки тому

    Just finished my 1985 also. Replace oil pump, new clutch pack, new valves, new piston rings, replaced piston with a genuine piston due a piece of old valve pierced through piston. Replaced cylinder head with a genuine 250sx due to chain chain tensioner vibrating loose and created a huge laceration. New gaskets. New one way bearing. New oil filter. After all this is prrrrrrring like a kitty. Still needs a lot cosmetic work.

  • @whitechocolate8885
    @whitechocolate8885 3 роки тому

    I had a 1985 250 sx honda and I loved ❤ it me and my brother rode it everyday and every ware so many memories on a a honda 3 wheeler if I ever have the chance to get another one I'd probably keep it forever. The one you have is in amazing condition

  • @jm22969
    @jm22969 3 роки тому +2

    KTX Pro makes plastic sets for the 250es as well. Nice grand rouge sir! Also, after you pull the rear diff drain plug, stand it up on end. Drains soo much better

  • @TNT825
    @TNT825 3 роки тому +4

    Really miss my 85' shaft driven 250SX with reverse. Have a Honda Rancher 4x4 but there is no comparison to the fun on a 3 wheeler vs. a 4 wheeler. Congrats on the awesome find!

  • @fillion69
    @fillion69 3 роки тому

    Good find!!! I have a trx 200 1984 it’s a tank really .... Honda is the best machine all the time !!! Congratulations!!!!

  • @wildestcowboy2668
    @wildestcowboy2668 2 роки тому

    Nice trike. I got a 250r and dad bought a 250 B.R. new in 1985. His might have 30hrs on it. I didn't realize these low hour, garage kept big reds are so desirable. Dad's looks new!

  • @Pittaz
    @Pittaz 2 роки тому +2

    Always take the fill plug out before the drain plug

  • @minnesotaoutdoorsnorth
    @minnesotaoutdoorsnorth 2 роки тому +2

    i have a mint big red. bought it new in 1986...it has 118 miles on and that is it... need a pic of it... i was offered 5300.00 and turned it down...

  • @jeffclaus4422
    @jeffclaus4422 3 роки тому +2

    You can also use the headlight as a spotlight. It has like a 10 foot cord tucked underneath it.

  • @touretz
    @touretz 3 роки тому +7

    No way lad thats the fffooookin buisness do not let that go hold onto that im telling you 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 dont flip it treat it like honda cryp to 💯

  • @garretth0707
    @garretth0707 3 роки тому

    We just put our 200es Big Red into the shop to get fixed. Can't wait to ride it again. Congrats on the find man!

    • @garretth0707
      @garretth0707 3 роки тому

      also just realized I'm the 50th like

  • @josephjohnson8726
    @josephjohnson8726 Рік тому

    I grew up on a 250es. Ours had a horn that was just a button on the left side of the neutral light. It also had a speedometer on the right handlebar.

  • @emfelling8384
    @emfelling8384 3 роки тому

    man I'm SOOO happy you got a 3 wheeler again cant wait for the videos on it!

  • @mrshaneyt43
    @mrshaneyt43 3 роки тому

    That looks brand new as far a plastics .Amazing Find ! I lived in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in the Uk in the late 80’s and every farmer there had one so I had the chance to buy & sell a few . Loved those bikes

  • @albertjenkins8121
    @albertjenkins8121 3 роки тому +1

    Absaloutely amazing! That bike is as old as I am one and two is a straight up dime piece! Good find bro for sure! Just dont make stuff like they used to anymore and is a cryin shame! But personally I'd take everything off that bike that is stock and replace with some sort of aftermarket and put all stock stuff in a air tight box so ya can put it all back to stock when ya want a show room piece for sure! And most of all thanks for the awsome content keep up the good work maybe one day I can come ride with yall down south been trying to get my stuff all set up to do so! Hard to find a spot to ride up and around here in summit county.

  • @drivingonice
    @drivingonice 2 роки тому

    I had a 83 version of this. Sold it and regret it. it was no where near as clean as this, but it got me started with ATV's

  • @CensusBruh
    @CensusBruh 3 роки тому

    those things have a detachable headlight with like 10ft of cord for loading up at night or working on stuff. always thought that was so cool! looks like a keeper

    • @blazerwilliams2260
      @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому

      Wow, I grew up riding one and never new that, but then again all I did was ride lol.

  • @Robiruu
    @Robiruu 3 роки тому +1

    "1985 runnin like it's 2021" 😂 well said

  • @petergrubb3037
    @petergrubb3037 3 роки тому

    Love theses trikes. Had so much fun on a 250R back in the day...

  • @barthutchison4207
    @barthutchison4207 3 роки тому

    Leave it alone and enjoy it for what it is, a utility vehicle not a mud bogger.

  • @dickinjo1164
    @dickinjo1164 3 роки тому

    Looks great. Be safe and check the rear end. My brother and friends owned the same machine and water gets in rear end and caused $$ issues. Please keep that thing cherry it's sweet.

  • @ricochetey
    @ricochetey 3 роки тому

    Dang man you got a keeper there, in both aspects!!! Enjoy that's a minty machine

  • @rane123
    @rane123 2 роки тому

    Wish Honda still designed atv's like the 80s-90s..No trunk space now or hidden goodies like the headlight attachment an 10ft cord and auxiliary kick start etc..

  • @dontaylor6581
    @dontaylor6581 3 роки тому +2

    Oh man look at that ATC . Should look at Arizona Kid . He does all Honda reviews and trail rides . Good video buddy as normal

  • @Kev506
    @Kev506 3 роки тому +2

    Yes sirrrr what a gem!! Ride red forsure!

  • @kollinspencer847
    @kollinspencer847 2 місяці тому

    your front rack is actually a factory option for a cooler rack. so you could have a 6 pack cooler on the front.

  • @mickeygallo6586
    @mickeygallo6586 Місяць тому

    Just love those Carlisle tires !

  • @rickygreer7288
    @rickygreer7288 3 роки тому

    Nice Find...I have an 86 250sx and doing some minor cosmetic and mechanical work but it's in great shape also.

  • @eveningstar3230
    @eveningstar3230 Рік тому

    I have a airbox cover for 250es.... its connectected tto a runner though!! Great toys!!

  • @danovision
    @danovision 3 роки тому +5

    The thing is f**king mint 👌

  • @rodneylayton5351
    @rodneylayton5351 3 роки тому

    Wow that's your bike that's a beautiful one I got a 200 s that I'm restoring it ran first pop too when I bought it had low engine hours and yeah it was a foreign fine plastics were cracked like the front fender it was and the right a little bit other than that she ran like a charm full complete

  • @erikwoodward3788
    @erikwoodward3788 3 роки тому

    Really like your channel. I used to buy aluminum brightener from car bright, I'm sure they still sell it. That would clean up all the aluminum. Just don't let it sit because it will turn the aluminum black. Rinse it off right away.

  • @blazerwilliams2260
    @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому

    Man your lucky lol. That thing is sharp. Great find. I'll be back on one soon, haven't been on a big red since 96 so it's been a while. I'm hoping to find one this summer. Had to come back and say Dont you dare snorkel that thing lol. I grew up riding when you hardly ever saw snorkels and we still rode through creeks and everything we just tried to avoid going to the gas tank so water didn't go into the air box and of course the exhaust didn't matter as long as your on the gas. I hate seeing these guys put snorkels on everything, it takes away the challenge, you just gotta be careful. You have got sometching very special in front of you I would keep in original as possible.

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangz 3 роки тому

    Yeah man, that Big Red is a nice find, for sure keep that thing for a while. Might be tempting to sell it with how craZy prices are these days, but finding a CLEAN non-clapped Red is hard I feel like. I had a 250SX that I sold last year, really liked that thing, sort of miss it, but so it and made money. Dude that bought it sprayed a ton of SC1 on it and listed it for sale a thousand bucks higher, lol! I still have a 110 3wheeler, I'll always have at least one, like you said, it's a piece of history!

  • @greenkeeper448
    @greenkeeper448 3 роки тому +1

    85 was the Cadillac, I have ridden many a mile on mine. They can do things that 4 wheelers don't. Enjoy and never sell it.

  • @ThisOldTrike
    @ThisOldTrike 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Might have an airbox for you if you still need one. I'm a trike collector and have plenty of goodies!

    • @AdventureDaily
      @AdventureDaily  3 роки тому +1

      Good to know! Have any other media pages I can contact you on?

    • @prestonhadleyfrasier
      @prestonhadleyfrasier 3 роки тому

      @@AdventureDaily @greatsacandaga on Instagram or Preston Frasier on Facebook

  • @Robiruu
    @Robiruu 3 роки тому

    Nahhhhh keep it stock-esk, it's not no pavement princess, buttttt it's definitely too clean to scratch n gunk up 👏 nice find

  • @mikeymike3240
    @mikeymike3240 3 роки тому

    Mikey likey lots and lots, great find man. 👍👍👍

  • @Georgeqaws
    @Georgeqaws 3 роки тому

    No prius trailer? I'm now trailering a Raptor 660 and kx100 on the same 4 by 8 trailer. Yes towed by 3rd gen Prius. Yes total weight including trailer itself is less than 1000 pounds. It's one of those aluminum folding trailers.

  • @andyblack5687
    @andyblack5687 3 роки тому

    I lived on a farm growing up. These things were super popular with the farmers as soon as they came out. But in about 1987 when the first quads debuted (I want to say they were Suzuki), they all sold their Big Reds and got the four wheelers.

    • @blazerwilliams2260
      @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому +1

      I honestly believe Suzuki, and Kawasaki did too, I know Honda did because I know someone that had an 87 Honda 4 Trax 250. My family kept 2 big reds on the farm but they added a 92 or 93 Honda 4 Trax 300 and as soon as that Foreman 400 4x4 came out I believe in 94 they bought one but I was never aloud to ride that. Now that I'm thinking of it they had a Kawasaki Bayou 185 and that thing was probably an 87 or 88 not sure.

    • @andyblack5687
      @andyblack5687 3 роки тому

      @@blazerwilliams2260 The big four probably came out with them all in the same year or one year after. They’re always competitive with each other. I don’t remember if the first ones had electric start but I do remember guys saying they didn’t like the pull start on their Big Reds. I don’t know if some of them may have had electric or kick start also. I remember most of the ones I saw had the rope like a push mower.

    • @blazerwilliams2260
      @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому +1

      @@andyblack5687I'm thinkin they all have electric start because I can think of 2 different 87s that had it. And your right most of them had pull starts for back up and if I'm not mistaken most of the 3 wheelers had kick starts as back ups. Yea I've been obsessed with these things even before I was riding I used to have a subscription to Dirt Wheels. Last atv I owned was a 98 Recon which was in one of the 98 dirt wheels issues and they had a 250 shoot out were they were judging the best sport utility 250 and the Honda Recon put all the others to shame so I got it and it really did that in real life. I watched my friends four wheelers get torn up left and right and my Honda out lasted all of them but of course I took great care of it too.

    • @andyblack5687
      @andyblack5687 3 роки тому +1

      @@blazerwilliams2260 I was a little kid so I can’t really remember the first four wheeled ATVs too good so I’ll take your word for it. 👍🏻. I’ve never owned one but I ride two wheeled motorcycles and the same is true with them. Hondas always seems to hold up the best over the long run.

    • @blazerwilliams2260
      @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому +1

      @@andyblack5687 Now that's what I'm talking about. I've never owned anything 2 wheeled and am considering getting something maybe like a Crf 250

  • @mmgtl
    @mmgtl 3 роки тому

    That is a super clean 250es, nice find.

  • @FullThrottleAdventures
    @FullThrottleAdventures 3 роки тому

    Really looking forward to the big red content! Talk about a clean machine 🤟🏼

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 3 роки тому

    Man that’s a dime for an 85’ what a find.

  • @whitelightning3330
    @whitelightning3330 2 роки тому

    That thing looks like a tank! Man I thought my little 185 was fun haha

  • @tschriem23
    @tschriem23 3 роки тому

    Super Clean Big Red! Just an FYI justbigreds.com has great info on specification's if you don't have a manual. The diff calls for 3.4oz. Enjoy!

  • @fouledplugsbluesmokegarage6585
    @fouledplugsbluesmokegarage6585 3 роки тому

    Nice find. I also have a 1985 big red 250 that I love but isn’t that clean as yours. Mine is more of a rider. Probably a good idea to change the oil filter right beside the kicker too. Who knows when that was last changed.

  • @mfuzz311
    @mfuzz311 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Great find dude

  • @terrybrown8292
    @terrybrown8292 3 роки тому +1

    Damn i bought one brand new n 1985 i miss having her around

  • @dalleymd1977
    @dalleymd1977 3 роки тому

    You missed the oil filter, it's on the same side as the dip stick three 8mm bolts black plastic guard on it. It's a paper filter on them not just a screen.

  • @calemetcalf4890
    @calemetcalf4890 3 роки тому +1

    My big red has been sitting out a long time, and it is now stuck in gear. Just wondering I’d anyone would know how to fix it?

  • @richardshort7013
    @richardshort7013 10 місяців тому

    I just bought one last night. It’s just needs new breaks and cables

  • @jakeestes8335
    @jakeestes8335 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet find man! I'm super jealous man, you have my dream bike and now my dream trike. I've been looking for a 250 big red for a while now but prices have gone way up on those. Enjoy it and let me know if you ever want to sell it. 👍

  • @ichibangrom9735
    @ichibangrom9735 3 роки тому

    Nice!!! I never could ride a 3 Wheeler. I have bent more forks on those than anything...... LOL

  • @jaccobjohnson3651
    @jaccobjohnson3651 3 роки тому +1

    I miss my three wheeler so much

  • @SickofOhio
    @SickofOhio 3 роки тому

    Wow! I’m amazing how clean for being 10 years older than myself. Dayum. Awesome barn find! Lookin forward to some big red wheelies in your underwear???

  • @f-22raptor64
    @f-22raptor64 3 роки тому +1

    Damn that is a UNIT, can’t wait to see the trail ride 🤟🏼

  • @neilherbert7074
    @neilherbert7074 23 дні тому

    I think the light comes out and you can use it as a work light

  • @jeremyhallam5392
    @jeremyhallam5392 3 роки тому

    Congratualtions on the find. Now you need to take it out to Taylor Park.

  • @dirtrider11271
    @dirtrider11271 3 роки тому

    Bout time to bail this 3 wheeler 4 wheeler stuff has gotten old best of luck to ya!

  • @ATC_RIDER_91
    @ATC_RIDER_91 2 роки тому

    So you didn't change the oil filter?

  • @charliebriggsii4732
    @charliebriggsii4732 3 роки тому

    Tanner eBay has listing for 250sx airbox lid 69 bucks. Don't know if it will fit es??

  • @dannyh982
    @dannyh982 3 роки тому

    Please don't snorkel it! You said it best it's a piece of history. You will not find many in that shape. My father in law has a 1986 200x in his basement, he bought brand new broke his collarbone on it the 2nd week he had it and its been parked ever since. He drained the gas before he parked it, I know it would fire right back up, the tank has no rust, but, he refuses to let me get it out and get it running. It still looks brand new. So sad. One day I will convince him.

    • @blazerwilliams2260
      @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому

      My dad and both his brothers all bought brand new ones and my dad totaled his the first week. He tried to pass his brother in the field and it was so dusty he didn't see a pile of rail road ties and that was it. He still has back problems over 30 years later, I wish he still had his big red because his brothers still have theirs.

  • @williamwagner9651
    @williamwagner9651 3 роки тому

    Wow 1985 i remember i was 4 years old lol

  • @mattaltman6344
    @mattaltman6344 3 роки тому

    Really nice big red

  • @dannymcnalley5657
    @dannymcnalley5657 3 роки тому

    Can you get original tires that came with the Big red from factory?

  • @raymondj8768
    @raymondj8768 3 роки тому +1

    MY FRIEND HAD ONE HE WOULD LET THE AIR OUT THE TIRES N RIDE IT IN THE WATER IT FKN FLOATS LOL

  • @FrankStein1
    @FrankStein1 2 роки тому

    wow dude ??!!?! called her out at 13:18 on a worldwide platform. and damaged your own man cred at same time. BRILLIANT!!

  • @rane123
    @rane123 2 роки тому

    When the Black rear fender edges are there it's probably in Great condition....

  • @krissteele2661
    @krissteele2661 3 роки тому

    O M F G MEMORIES i had 3 models 😢👍👍👍👍👍

  • @chrisford-er3ud
    @chrisford-er3ud 8 місяців тому

    Update...... I got the 3 wheeler ..How much are these things worth now? I found one just like it 1985 in good shape to . I have a little dirt bike he wants trade me for it has brand new tires to

  • @skalon3013
    @skalon3013 10 місяців тому

    I almost died riding one of these things as a kids lol, I was climbing an hill and it just wheeled and fell on me

  • @raymondray735
    @raymondray735 3 роки тому

    Where do you think I could find a break drum for a85 250 big red at

  • @allans7281
    @allans7281 3 роки тому

    Love the three wheeler!! looks really clean. Is that a three speed w clutch?

  • @francineganmor9952
    @francineganmor9952 3 роки тому

    Your GF is off the chain gorgeous. You are a very lucky man.

  • @DirtyMikeHoncho
    @DirtyMikeHoncho 3 роки тому

    If you get rid of that muffler let me know my spark arrest thing rusted out on mine and i need a whole new one lol

  • @QenZi
    @QenZi 2 роки тому +1

    Got to love Bigreds! Had mine for 22years, only changed the brakeshoes, tyres and oil.. (IN 22YEARS!!)
    It's sent me to the hospital more times than i can count tho ;D
    /watch?v=BLzmoyF4XpM

  • @justinkeller9187
    @justinkeller9187 3 роки тому

    I love it! Will make awesome content.

  • @richardkafka1454
    @richardkafka1454 6 місяців тому

    I have a 1985 big red.What is the value of them

  • @buckwheatneil4856
    @buckwheatneil4856 Рік тому

    dont get rid of the metal tank you can have them redone like new